A podcast that looks at all the people, places and events regularly left out of Canadian history. We've joined CBC Podcasts! New season launches October 2, 2018. This feed contains only episodes made for Passport 2017.
23 Available Episodes (32 Total)Average duration: 00:15:49
Oct 05, 2018
We've Joined CBC Podcasts!
00:01:20
Have you heard? We joined CBC Podcasts! All new episodes will be published in our new feed. Subscribe here: http://hyperurl.co/secretlifeofcanada and check out the first episode of season two, all about the iconic Hudson's Bay point blanket. This feed will not be updated in the future, but we'll keep it up so you can still listen to your favourite season one episodes!
Aug 31, 2018
The Secret Life of Statues
00:26:37
What do you have to do to get a statue in Canada? We put some of our most lauded historical figures on trial and deliberate their pros and cons. Who should be torn down and who should stay up? From the Famous Five to Terry Fox, we look at some of the best and worst. Visit us at http://www.thesecretlifeofcanada.com and support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/secretlifeofcanada
Aug 31, 2018
Shout Out to Irene Uchida
00:02:52
Meet Irene Uchida. A Japanese Canadian scientist, she was one of thousands of Japanese Canadians who were imprisoned as part of the Japanese Internment during WW11. Dr. Uchida went on to become a groundbreaking geneticist, transforming maternal and fetal heath around the world. Visit us: http://www.thesecretlifeofcanada.com. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/secretlifeofcanada
Aug 31, 2018
The Secret Life of Canadian Snacks
00:21:20
Canada is full of its own weird and wonderful snacks. From Pizza Pops to ketchup chips, we dive into the history of Canadian food. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/secretlifeofcanada
Aug 31, 2018
Shout Out to Tom Longboat
00:01:57
Meet Tom Longboat, an Onondaga long distance runner born in 1887 on Six Nations. Tom became one of the most celebrated athletes of all time, despite struggles and encountering racism throughout his career. Visit us: http://www.thesecretlifeofcanada.com. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/secretlifeofcanada
Aug 31, 2018
The Secret Life of the North
00:37:04
Nunavut has the largest landmass out of all the provinces and territories in Canada—and yet, it is the area that many of us know the least about. In this episode, we look at the forced relocation of the Inuit, the Eskimo Identification System, and the dog slaughter perpetrated by the Canadian government. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/secretlifeofcanada
Season 1 is done, and we're taking a month off to work on season 2!
Aug 30, 2018
The Secret Life of New Brunswick (Bilingual)
00:42:48
How would we get anything done if not for New Brunswickers? Visit the country’s only bilingual province and meet the Acadians, the Maliseet, and generations of migrant workers. Hear local French dialects, and learn for yourself why NB’s “drive-through” reputation is a lie. *Note: This episode features interviews conducted in French.
Oct 05 | 00:01:20
We've Joined CBC Podcasts!
Aug 31 | 00:26:37
The Secret Life of Statues
Aug 31 | 00:02:52
Shout Out to Irene Uchida
Aug 31 | 00:21:20
The Secret Life of Canadian Snacks
Aug 31 | 00:01:57
Shout Out to Tom Longboat
Aug 31 | 00:37:04
The Secret Life of the North
Aug 31 | 00:03:51
Shout Out to Jackie Shane
Aug 31 | 00:03:12
Shout Out to Fred Sasakamoose
Aug 31 | 00:01:21
Season One Wrap Up
Aug 30 | 00:42:48
The Secret Life of New Brunswick (Bilingual)
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